WILLIAM A. FOLLWEILER, of Catasauqua, is a member of the firm of Hoffman & Follweiler, and of the Catasauqua Construction Company. He was born Jan. 19, 1874, at Catawissa, PA He learned the cabinet making trade from W. A. Reinert, at New Tripoli, and remained in his employ about six years. In 1892 he went to Allentown and was employed by the Allentown Transit Company, remaining in that city until 1897, then came to Catasauqua where he first followed painting and later clerked in the store. Mr. Follweiler formed a partnership with Alvin J. Hoffman under the firm name of Hoffman & Follweiler, and they purchased the ice business from John Hoffman and are engaged in general hauling. In 1920 they added general construction and cement work. The firm now employs from thirty to forty-five men, and uses twenty-five head of horses. The Catasauqua Construction Company made the foundation for the large high school building at Catasauqua, built in 1911, and did all the cement work at this building. They also made the foundation for the silk mill in North Catasauqua. In 1893, he married Cora A. Wertnman, daughter of Lewis and Matilda (Gulldner) Wertman. Mr and Mrs. Follweiler worship in the Reformed Church. He is a member of the K. G. E. They have these five children: Lillian May, Helen Irene, Warren C., William H. C., and Evelyn Marie.